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Laboratory Technician B

Exelon

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Compensation
$41.95/hr
Location
Washington, DC
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The T&S Pepco Laboratory Technician B performs routine analysis of oil, soil, and water samples using standardized chemical tests to assess fluid quality and compliance with company and industry specifications. The role includes preparing solutions, conducting equipment quality checks, supporting senior technicians with complex analyses and method development, and maintaining accurate sample records. The technician may respond to emergencies and perform shift work and overtime.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Chemical AnalysisLaboratory TestingAnalytical Lab EquipmentMicrosoft OfficeBasic Computer SkillsReading Technical InstructionsReport PreparationInterpersonal SkillsOrganizationVerbal CommunicationTeamwork

Qualifications

3+ Years Relevant Lab Experience or EducationCriminal History Background CheckDrug TestLaboratory Technician C Experience

Benefits

401(k) Match
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
Parental Leave
Tuition Assistance

Full job description

Who We Are

Exelon is helping build a more affordable, reliable energy future for the communities we serve. We're looking for people who are ready to make a difference and work together to deliver the energy our customers count on every day.

As a Fortune 200 company and one of the nation's largest utility companies, we have more than 20,000 colleagues who serve nearly 11 million customers through six fully regulated utilities - Atlantic City Electric (ACE), Baltimore Gas and Electric (BGE), Commonwealth Edison (ComEd), Delmarva Power & Light (DPL), PECO Energy Company (PECO), and Potomac Electric Power Company (Pepco).

Exelon is built by people who put safety first, work together to solve problems and show up every day for our customers and communities. We believe strong teams are built on trust, respect and a shared commitment to high-performance culture. And our commitment to employees includes creating an environment where people can grow, develop new skills and build thriving careers.

We know this work isn't easy. That's why we offer competitive compensation, incentives, excellent benefits and the opportunity to build a rewarding career. No matter your role, you will be part of a team that is committed to making a difference, improving how we work and delivering for the people who depend on us.

Are you on for the challenge?

Primary Purpose

The T&S Pepco Laboratory Technician B is responsible for routine assignments associated with oil, soil, and water samples analysis. They will perform standardized chemical analytical tests, such as fluid quality analysis, dissolved gas and PCB and metal analysis to ensure compliance with Company and Industry specifications.

Primary Duties

  • Performs routine laboratory testing of oils, such as transformer and cable, water, soils, etc., following relevant company's Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and methods. Determine color, neutralization, specific gravity, viscosity interfacial tension, etc. Accurately document experiments and results.

  • Prepares chemical solutions as required. May performs daily, weekly, and monthly Quality Assurance/Quality Control checks on equipment.

  • Assist Senior Technicians in performing complex tests, analyses, calibrations, or other technical projects. - Provide support to other technicians as needed.

  • Assist Senior Technicians in developing new methods and procedures and be able to learn and become proficient at several analytical techniques.

  • Ensure samples and sample results are logged into the laboratory database system in a timely and accurate manner.

  • Archives, returns, or disposes of client samples as per established procedure.

  • Ensures all personal protective equipment (PPE) relevant for tasks is worn as required.

  • Respond to callouts/emergencies/on call list/storm duty on a 24x7 basis and perform shift work and overtime as needed.

Job Scope

JOB SCOPE

Minimum Qualifications

  • Possess working knowledge of chemicals, associated formulas, chemical analysis and procedures and company analytical instruments with a minimum of 3 years of relevant lab experience or relevant education experience.

  • Ability to read and interpret technical instructions involving chemical analysis. Ability to prepare accurate reports.

  • Self-starting motivated person who possesses good interpersonal skills and who can effectively interact with cross functional teams.

  • Must have good organizational and verbal communication skills.

  • Must be a team player with integrity and concern for the quality of company products, services, and staff members.

  • Must successfully pass a Criminal History Background Check.

  • Must successfully pass a drug test.

Preferred Qualifications

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Demonstrate ability and experience, as a Laboratory Technician C.

  • Hands on experience working with analytical lab equipment is preferred.

  • Proficiency with the use of Microsoft office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and basic computer skills required.

Benefits

  • Hourly rates will be paid in accordance with terms of the candidate’s skills, qualifications, experience or collective bargaining agreement: $41.95/Hr.

  • Annual Bonus for eligible positions: 4%

  • 401(k) match and annual company contribution

  • Medical, dental and vision insurance

  • Life and disability insurance

  • Generous paid time off options, including vacation, sick time, floating and fixed holidays, maternity leave and bonding/primary caregiver leave or parental leave

  • Employee Assistance Program and resources for mental and emotional support

  • Wellbeing programs such as tuition reimbursement, adoption and surrogacy assistance and fitness reimbursement

  • Referral bonus program

  • And much more

Note: Exelon-sponsored compensation and benefit programs may vary or not apply based on length of service, job grade, job classification or represented status. Eligibility will be determined by the written plan or program documents.

Exelon is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and employees or applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to: age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation to complete the application, please email us at [email protected].

How this job compares

Set against the 2,120 open Laboratory Technician jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 9, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$41.95/hr
  • US median$22–26/hr1,018 hourly ranges

This rate, $41.95/hr, is 75% above the US median midpoint ($24/hr) — in the top quarter of Laboratory Technician hourly ranges across the US.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 2,120 open Laboratory Technician jobs across the US. None of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most across the US
Experience
This posting asks for at least 3 years of experience — more than three in four Laboratory Technician postings that state a minimum ask for (median 1 year, across 871 postings).
Education
276 of the 2,120 open Laboratory Technician jobs (13%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 9, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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